For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 383 students in Albany, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albany, KY are Foothills Academy and Clinton County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Albany have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Albany, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothills Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Foothill Academy Spur
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-4673
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Clinton County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
169 Middle School Road
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6466
Gr: 5-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Kentucky Early Cca
Vocational School
1273 Ky Hwy 90
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Albany, KY 42602
(606) 387-6448
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Albany, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Albany, KY include Foothills Academy and Clinton County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albany?
3 public middle schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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